The next step is to find the information you need for your report. To do this you may need to read written material, observe people or activities, and/or talk to people.

Professional report writing needs a different set of skills. So, ask yourself this — can you make the leap from a single document to a lengthy report? Do you know all the Microsoft Word features that will help manage this large scale document project? Can you collaborate on the work with other team members?

When you`re writing a memo, focus on getting the point across quickly without sacrificing a professional tone. Be clear and concise. Don`t stray from your point and don`t burden the text with dense language or unnecessary jargon. Use simple language, but don`t be boring either. Keep your content engaging by using active sentences. Watch for passive or wordy expressions, like "it might be very helpful to check your inbox often." Just say, "Check your inbox often."

Once you have your structure, write down the headings and start to fill these in with the information you have gathered so far. By now you should be able to draft the terms of reference, procedure and findings, and start to work out what will go in the report’s appendix.